Eddie Windass leaving Coronation Street

It looks like very sad news for fans of Eddie Windass. Actor Steve Huison, who plays Eddie, has just commented on twitter today the following messages:

Seen as the News Of The World will be publishing it on Sunday, thought I'd let you know first that I'll be looking for work come March time.

Just for the record, I'm not being sacked, there's no scandal and no bitterness. It's a very dull story not worthy of the NOTW. Tea anyone?

Do you know what I'm really looking forward to more than anything else? A right bloody good haircut! Thanks for all the concern. Can't really say much more. I'm sure the NOTW will explain.

I'm gutted. I love Eddie Windass. I love his messy hair, his grubby dressing gown, his baking.  Gutted.